Surprise in the bedroom: Ex-boyfriend besieges Viennese woman and is arrested!

Surprise in the bedroom: Ex-boyfriend besieges Viennese woman and is arrested!

A 46-year-old Viennese woman recently had a frightening experience when she returned to her apartment after walking her dog. Her 64-year-old ex-partner was able to get into her apartment through the ajar door and simply lay down in her bed. When the woman asked him to leave the apartment, the man allegedly threatened to kill her. This is reported by exxpress.at.

The woman then alerted the police, who arrested the man in the apartment. As a result of the incident, the Leyserstrasse police station issued a ban on entering and approaching the ex-partner. This ban applies to the woman's home and within a radius of 100 meters.

Police actions

In addition, a temporary weapons ban was issued against the man. During his interrogation, the 64-year-old did not confess and claimed that his ex-girlfriend had let him into the apartment. Finally, he was reported on the orders of the Vienna public prosecutor's office and subsequently released.

In Austria, the authorities have various options to protect people who could be potentially dangerous. The police can issue an immediate ban on entry and approach if a “dangerous attack on life, health or freedom” is imminent, as oesterreich.gv.at explains. These measures are important to protect people at risk and to be able to react quickly in an emergency.

Domestic violence: A serious social problem

The incident once again highlights the serious issue of domestic violence, which often occurs in close relationships or shared households. According to bmfwf.gv.at, domestic violence in Austria is regulated by various laws, including the Violence Protection Act. In addition to bans on entry and approach, this law also provides for the possibility of applying to the court for temporary injunctions to ensure the protection of people at risk.

The introduction of measures such as violence prevention advice for those at risk and violence protection centers to support those affected are steps aimed at getting the problem of domestic violence under control. These institutions offer not only legal support, but also psychosocial assistance and safety plans to give affected individuals the 100% protection they need.

Short-term protective measures such as the ban on entry and approach are usually limited to two weeks, but can be extended to up to four weeks if an application for an interim injunction is filed. Given the seriousness of such incidents, it is crucial that those affected know how to respond in an emergency and what support is available to them.